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🧘🏻‍♂️ LowlandZen • Scottish
Plum Village seeker 🌱
Dad, husband & cat‑dad 🐾
Wellness journeyman – reading, listening & sitting in meditation
A powerful piece of writing which captures the very essence of loving speech, equanimity and non-violence.

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#PlumVillage #zen #buddhism #TichNhatHanh
A buddhist perspective from the hands of a former nun in the monastery of Thich Nhat Hanh, whom I respect deeply.

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Love letter to an ICE Agent
Kaira Jewel's January 2026 Newsletter
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January 25, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Notice each sip of water—body, mind and breath aligned—so the act becomes conscious, focused awareness rather than a mere mouth motion.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲.
~𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘕𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘩

#PlumVillage #zen #buddhism #TichNhatHanh #mindfulness
January 24, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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January 23, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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By reciting the short verses known as gathas, says Zachiah Murray, we transform any activity into an opportunity to awaken to our true nature. www.lionsroar.com/how-to-pract...
How to Do Gatha Practice
By reciting the short verses known as gathas, says Zachiah Murray, we transform any activity into an opportunity to awaken to our true nature.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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"Rights for #Nature are a crucial step towards rethinking our place in the world — grasping not just the moral case for protecting and restoring Nature but also understanding that we are, as human animals, part of it and entirely dependent on it." ~ @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social

#RightsOfNature
January 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Honoring our beloved teacher 4 years after his passing, we share this powerful Dharma talk from Thich Nhat Hanh on the essence of the #sangha and the #OrderofInterbeing as a living organism:

www.parallax.org/mindfulnessb...

photo courtesy of PVCEB
calligraphy by #ThichNhatHanh
January 21, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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I am a Cloud

I am a cloud, I am the blue sky,
I am a bird spreading out its wings,
I am a flower, I am the sunshine,
I am the earth, receiving a seed.

And I am free, when my heart is open,
Yes, I am free, when my mind is clear

The fourth anniversary of the passing of Thich Nhat Hanh 🙏
January 22, 2026 at 11:27 PM
𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞

A genuine smile lifts those around you, turning a rough day into a brighter one. Each mindful breath, calm step, and smile becomes an act of liberation, spreading peace and positivity throughout your everyday life.

#PlumVillage #zen #buddhism #TichNhatHanh
January 22, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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"Each time you look at a tangerine, you can see deeply into it. You can see everything in the universe in one tangerine. When you peel it and smell it, it’s wonderful. You can take your time eating a tangerine and be very happy."
- Thich Nhat Hanh
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#thichnhathanh #veggiepower
January 21, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.
~Thich Nhat Hanh
January 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The UK Govt has quietly published - without announcement - the Joint Intelligence Committee/DEFRA report it suppressed last October. They tried to sneak it out in the midst of crisis. Read and share:

“Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse & National Security.”
(link below)
January 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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UK Intelligence Service report on ecosystem collapse released after two months following freedom of information requests.

The message is stark — perhaps nothing new to many of us, but striking in its clarity, especially coming from the UK Gov’t

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January 21, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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What do doughnuts🍩 have to do with Swiss municipalities🏔️🧀?
@de.greenpeace.ch is looking for German-speaking municipalities ready to tackle their challenges with Doughnut Economics and to embark on a participatory journey towards happiness😍!
Read my article published by @doughnuteconomics.bsky.social
Greenpeace started campaign on Doughnut Economics | DEAL
Greenpeace Switzerland launched a campaign to find municipalities willing to embrace Doughnut Economics and become happy
doughnuteconomics.org
January 19, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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January 21, 2026 at 6:55 AM
“𝗐𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝗐𝖾 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗈𝗐𝗇 𝗌𝗎𝖿𝖿𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀, 𝗐𝖾 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝗅𝗒 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗎𝖿𝖿𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝖿 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗉𝗈𝗇𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗉𝖺𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇.”

~𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘕𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘩, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘩𝘢’𝘴 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 (2000)

#PlumVillage #zen #buddhism #TichNhatHanh
Protecting your own well-being isn't selfish; it's self-preservation, and a foundation for helping others. #SelfCare
January 20, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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January 19, 2026 at 12:54 PM
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

More volunteer mentors are needed in #Glasgow, South #Lanarkshire, East #Renfrewshire, #Edinburgh, West #Lothian, The #Highlands and #Clackmannanshire.

#bodhisattva
⚡| Become a volunteer mentor during National Mentoring Month.

We need more volunteer mentors in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh, West Lothian, The Highlands and Clackmannanshire.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/5xnpjz5r

#nationalmentoringmonth | #mentoring | #volunteering
January 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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"Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor."
~ Thich Nhat Hanh

What a beautiful afternoon for a picnic with my love. I hope that your day is hitting the sweet spot. ❤️
January 17, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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Well said
Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
January 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM
We don’t need to set aside a unique time to be mindful every day; practice where you are.

𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘥o—𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘰𝘯—𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

~𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘕𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘩, 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘐𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

#PlumVillage #zen #buddhism #TichNhatHanh
January 18, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Mindfulness isn’t about achieving a perfect state; it’s about repeatedly bringing yourself back to the present, no matter where you are. Each return strengthens the habit, and over time the practice becomes natural.

If they practice well, they’ll realise that being super-rich causes suffering 🪷
The new super-rich wellness must-have? A meditation room

https://www.vitaminrush.com/288607/the-new-super-rich-wellness-must-have-a-meditation-room-3/

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The new super-rich wellness must-have? A meditation room
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January 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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#ThankfulThursday #ImageAndVerse

Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.

- Thich Nhat Hanh,
PEACE IS EVERY STEP:
The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

#thichnhathanh #earth #peace

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January 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
When you set out on a walk—no matter how hurried you feel—pause for a breath. Let the present moment unfold, and savor the world that is right in front of you.

#PlumVillage #buddhism #TichNhatHanh #Scotland #mindfulness
January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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MEDITATION will be trained how to use your body sensations to help you distinguish what you are feeling from what you are thinking.

It allows you to Self-actualize the essence of who you are, which is Consciousness having a human experience.

Namastè,
Master Coach Hu
January 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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"You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you."
~ Dan Millman

Good evening Bluesky! I hope that this day has been kind to you, and that this night finds you well and warm. Sweet dreams ❤️

[Alder cones]
January 15, 2026 at 12:35 AM